Effect of temperature and time on stability of ketamine in biological samples

Cao, J.; Wang, Z.-H.; Jia, J.; Yun, K.-M.; Wei, Z.-W.; Wang, Y.-J.

Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 25(6): 434-436

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 1004-5619
PMID: 20225620
Document Number: 635352
The stability of ketamine in biological samples was studied under different storage temperature and time. The rabbits were given intragastric administration of ketamine with a dose of 150 mg/kg and were sacrificed after 30 minutes. Blood, liver, kidney and brain of the rabbits were stored at room temperature (between 18 degrees C and 24 degrees C) and -20 degrees C. The specimens were analyzed at different times by GC-MS and GC-NPD. At -20 degrees C, the concentration of ketamine decreased in all of samples (P < 0.05) within 30 days. The concentration of ketamine increased in all of samples stored at room temperature after 5 days(P < 0.05). The stability of ketamine in biological samples stored at -20 degrees C was better than that at room temperature. The samples suspected containing ketamine should be stored at -20 degrees C and should be tested as soon as possible.

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